Friday's in The Garden......Roses & Starbucks
Welcome back to my series,
This was an exciting week for me because my bareroot roses arrived. I thought it would be fun to do a tutorial along with illustrated images (via Sunset). This is how they arrived
Inside all that packaging
It is best to soak them in water for a day, or so
Dig the hole...try to make a cone shape that the root structure can rest on
Because real gardens are not like the perfect illustrations...or as you see in "Martha's" yard, cut any roots that are in the way
Spread the roots out over the cone. Make sure that the graft (the bump where the branches begin) is at or above the soil level. This depends on what zone you are in and if you plan on mulching. I place mine just above the soil line.
Gently backfill the hole with soil
Add more soil and gently press it around the roots
And now it is Starbucks time....not for me...for the roses. This is about 10 pounds of used coffee grinds (and some filters)....it's FREE!! Starbucks will saved used coffee grinds for you. The program is called Grounds for Gardeners.
I work it into the soil
WARNING....THIS IS CAFFEINE AND CAN HARM YOUR DOG!!!! Because of this, I only use a small amount in the back yard. I use a lot in the front. Cover the plants with mulch
And wait! Happy Gardening.